Research Associate

University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Research Associate
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000
Workplace Modality: In-person at NIST (Boulder, CO)
Position #00706478 - Requisition #35431

Research Associate Position Available at
CU DENVER NIST PREP Program

NIST Organization (Div/Group): Computing and Communications Theory Group

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.

PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

NIST Sponsor Name: Emanuel Knill

Level of Appointment: Research Associate

• The candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.A. by time of application.
  

Salary Determination: $80,000 - $85,000

Length of Term:
Start Date: January 9, 2024
End Date: January 9, 2025

What you will do:
This position involves quantum information science research. The main task is to develop theory and methods in applied quantum information science. This may include theory and analysis of quantum characterization protocols, developing such protocols, investigating the behavior of differently randomized protocols and circuits, and specification of test problems for comparing performances of quantum and classical computing systems.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Ph.D. in physics or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of postdoctoral research experience in physics or closely related field.
• Experience with nonequilibrium quantum condensed matter and AMO physics.
• Experience with theoretical quantum information science research.
• Experience with measurement-based quantum computation (MBQC) and quantum tasks.
• Experience with Lieb-Robinson bound to local operations with classical communication (LOCC), achieving optimal bounds
• Experience with the optimality of protocols for teleportation, Bell, and GHZ states.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work on developed efficient protocols for GHZ and W states, as well as Dicke and spin-squeezed states.
• Work on teleportation as equivalent to preparing a specific quantum ground state, confirming a long-standing conjecture.

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $80,000 - $85,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by November 17, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

For possible consideration, qualified candidates should submit the following:
* A current CV/resume
* List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
* Publications list

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

Diversity and Equity
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Questions should be directed to Hamid Fardi (hamid.fardi@ucdenver.edu).